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QN90B vs QN90A Samsung TV short review

In 2022, Samsung released a new TV model QN90B, which will replace the 2021 model QN90A. Since televisions are a fairly in-demand segment of electronics, new TV models are announced yearly. As usual, the 2022 new TVs will start selling in April. Also, in 2022, Samsung plans to sell its QLED display factory in China.

Technical characteristics of the Samsung QN90B TV

Nowadays, it is difficult for manufacturers to develop something new in televisions. So, the QN90B TV is similar to the previous TV model. And yes, this TV has only received minor changes and improvements, which I will tell you about now.

The operating system is Tizen 6.5; the previous model used Tizen 6.0. The new model has received minor software improvements; from the new, we can note the support of smart home devices IoT Hub, support for making calls through Google Duo, and multiscreen allows you to display two independent images.

If we consider the technical characteristics, QN90B has a Bluetooth module of the new version 5.2; it allows consumers to use new devices to output sound from the TV, such as headphones or external acoustics.

Which TV is better to buy, QN90A or QN90

If you are buying a TV for watching videos or planning to use it as a game monitor, the QN90A is quite suitable for these purposes. You should know that after the release of a new TV model, previous models become cheaper, so you can buy a 2021 model much cheaper and save about $500-1000 (depending on the size of the TV screen). Improvements in the software will have little impact on picture quality too. And given the fact that Samsung has stopped developing QLED displays. QN90A and QN90B TVs have minimal differences.

QN90A / Samsung
QN90B / Samsung

QN90B and QN90A specifications comparison

QN90B (2022)QN90A (2021)
screen
Screen Size50, 55, 65, 75, 8555, 65, 75, 85
StyleFlat PanelFlat Panel
Resolution3,840 x 2,1603,840 x 2,160
screen bit10bit10bit
type scrennQuantum Dot NeoQuantum Dot Neo
screen technologyVAVA
Backlightingmini LEDmini LED
Dimming TechnologyUltimate UHD DimmingUltimate UHD Dimming
Stand Type (Color)Sand BlackSand Black
Bezel Width4 Bezel-less4 Bezel-less
Video
Motion Rate240240
refresh rate120120
Color100% Color Volume100% Color Volume
ContrastQuantum Matrix TechnologyQuantum Matrix Technology
HDR (High-Dynamic Range)Quantum HDR 32XQuantum HDR 32X
Picture EngineNeo Quantum Processor 4KNeo Quantum Processor 4K
Audio
DolbyYesYes
Sound Output60W60W
WooferYesYes
Speaker Type4.2.2 CH4.2.2 CH
Object Tracking SoundYesYes
Q-SymphonyYes only soundbarYes only soundbar
Multiroom LinkYesYes
Features
OSTizen 6.5Tizen 6.0
Wi-FiYes WiFi5Yes WiFi5
BluetoothYes (ver.5.2)Yes (ver.4.2)
Smart Hub
Samsung HealthYesYes
BixbyYesYes
Film ModeYesYes
LED Clear MotionYesYes
Natural Mode SupportYesYes
Motion TechnologyMotion Xcelerator Turbo+Motion Xcelerator Turbo+
360 Video PlayerYesYes
360 Camera SupportYesYes
Easy SetupYesYes
App CastingYesYes
Wireless TV On - Samsung WOWYesYes
Wired TV On - Samsung WOLYesYes
Digital Clean ViewYesYes
Ultra BlackNoNo
ConnectShareYesYes
Closed CaptioningYesYes
Game ModeNoNo
Eco SensorYesYes
Mobile to TV - Mirroring, DLNAYesYes
Google AssistantYesYes
AlexaYesYes
SmartThings App SupportYesYes
SmartThingsYesYes
Far-Field Voice InteractionYesYes
TV PlusYesYes
Web BrowserYesYes
GalleryYesYes
EPGYesYes
FreeSyncYes FreeSync Premium ProYes FreeSync Premium Pro
Filmmaker ModeYesYes
IP ControlYesYes
BT HID SupportYesYes
MBR SupportYesYes
IPv6 SupportYesYes
Tap ViewYesYes
Auto Game Mode (ALLM)YesYes
Wireless DexYesYes
Cloud ServiceOffice 365Office 365
Multi ViewYesYes
Game Motion PlusYesYes
Dynamic Black EQYesYes
Super Ultra Wide Game ViewYesYes
Game barYesYes
Expert CalibrationYesYes
Auto Channel SearchYesYes
InstaPort S (HDMI Quick Switch)YesYes
Channel GuideYesYes
Ambient ModeYesYes
Auto Power OffYesYes
AI Technology??
Auto Motion PlusYesYes
Embedded POPYesYes
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)YesYes
V-ChipYes only USYes only US
TV to Mobile - MirroringYesYes
USB HID SupportYesYes
AI UpscaleYesYes
Easy PairingNoNo
IoT HubYesNo
TV initiate mirroringYesNo
Video CommunicationGoogle DuoNo
Inputs & Outputs
HDMI4 (3 ver.2.0, 1 ver 2.1)4 (3 ver.2.0, 1 ver 2.1)
USB2 (2.0)2 (2.0)
EthernetYesYes
RF In (Terrestrial/CableYesYes
RF In (Satellite Input)Yes Europe, No USYes Europe, No US
Digital Audio Out (Optical)YesYes
Audio Return Channel SupportYesYes
eARCYesYes
One ConnectNoNo
Samsung OneRemoteYesYes
System
Digital BroadcastingATSC 3.0/ATSC/ClearQAM US, DVB EuropeATSC 3.0/ATSC/ClearQAM US, DVB Europe
Analog TunerYesYes
Accessories
Remote controlTM2280ETM2180E
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How much do QN90A and QN90B Samsung TVs cost?

As of now (May 2022), the Samsung QN90A 55′ TV costs $1,299.99.

The Samsung QN90B 55′ TV is priced at $1,899.99.

The price of these Samsung TV models depends on the screen’s diagonal. You can read more about the price on the manufacturer’s official website.

In some parameters, the QN90B is superior to the QN90A. However, not significantly at all. You can see a more significant difference when you compare these models in an electronics store because your eyes will not let you down in this case.

Discuss

  1. @Mordock

    Of course the QN90A has 2.1 HDMI inputs, namely 1 x HDMI 2.1 and 3 x HDMI 2.0. I own the QN90A and can confirm it. The Samsung homepage also confirms the HDMI 2.1 input on the QN90A, otherwise it would not be suitable for gaming. How else are you supposed to exhaust the 120Hz that the IPS panel can display? Yes, I play my PC games at 120 FPS on the QN90A.

  2. According to Best Buy’s website, all 4 HDMI inputs are 2.1 on the QN90B and that the QN90A does not have any 2.1 inputs. This is the primary reason that I am looking at the B. Samsung’s website is ambiguous on the subject which is very annoying. With at least 2 HDMI 2.1 devices to connect, this is major concern for me. I can see a point in the near future when at least 3 will require 2.1. PC, Game, & Cable box/Entertainment center.

    • @Mordock

      Doch, der QN90A hat 2.1 HDMI-Eingänge und zwar 1 x HDMI 2.1 und 3 x HDMI 2.0. Ich besitze den QN90 und kann es bestätigen. Auch die Samsung Homepage bestätigt den HDMI 2.1 Eingang beim QN90A, sonst wäre er nicht spieletauglich. Wie sonst sonst soll man die 120Hz, die das IPS Panel darstellen kann, ausreizen? Ja, ich spiele meine PC Games mit 120 FPS auf dem QN90A

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